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Commercial aircraft reach supersonic speed
The revival of commercial supersonic flight moves closer to reality as Dawn Aerospace announces the successful breaking of the sound barrier with its Mk-II Aurora rocket…
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The world's first artificial energy island
Located 45km off the coast, Princess Elisabeth Energy Island becomes the world's first electricity grid in the North Sea, connecting offshore wind farms to Belgium and E…
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What happens when a country is without power for too long?
As Cuba's power grid collapsed for a third day on October 20, the dire consequences of the prolonged blackout were becoming clear.
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China produces the world's most powerful hydraulic cylinder
As tall as a 10-story building, China's new hydraulic cylinder will be used to build foundations for offshore engineering projects.
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Technology of growing plants in the dark
Solar power has the potential to solve many of the inefficiencies of traditional agriculture, such as the need for large amounts of water, fertilizer, and land to grow c…
Environment
Top 14 Potential Alternative Energy Sources That Could Change the World
In the energy sector, fossil fuels are the main source of energy due to their relatively low cost.
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Dragon Chair in the Forbidden City: Even if you pay, experts wouldn't dare touch it!
Dragon chairs are symbols of the power of the emperor, so the materials used to make them are not ordinary!
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'Grass Grazing + Solar' Model - Technology and Animals Coexistence on the Rise in the US
While seeking the benefits of technology, humans also hope that the surrounding creatures can coexist with it. Recently, some American clean energy companies have found…
Environment
Unbelievable revelations about the terrible power of super storm Milton making landfall in the US
John Morales, a meteorologist in Miami, almost cried on October 7 when he realized the terrible power of Hurricane Milton.
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World's largest rooftop solar system
Dubai Airports will install photovoltaic panels on the roofs of Dubai International and Dubai World Central airports, providing electricity to 3,000 households.
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Solar power system installed under the railway
Swiss startup develops project to install detachable solar panels right under railways, expected to be deployed in 2025.
Space science
NASA shuts down plasma device to save spacecraft 20.5 billion kilometers away
NASA engineers shut down one of Voyager 2's key scientific instruments to extend the spacecraft's life as its power supply dwindles.
Scientific application
Hybrid energy raft provides electricity to 1,000 homes per day
The raft, called HEC, harnesses wave, wind and solar energy, providing stable electricity production with a total capacity of about 1 MW.
Animal world
Thousands of parrots invade Argentine town
The number of parrots outnumbers people in the town of Hilario Ascasubi after deforestation forced them to fly out in search of food, water and shelter.